Victorian "God Bless You" Cherub Charm Pendant niello An incredible antique brooch fashioned

An incredible antique brooch fashioned as two birds and a nest full of eggs

with the French motto "L'AMITIE EN FAIT LE PRIX

can be polished back to full shine if preferred

They are of heavy duty hollow construction

a technique employed to reflect the light back through the stones

Victorian "God Bless You" Cherub Charm Pendant niello An incredible antique brooch fashionedDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 The sweetest antique love token charm with pensive cherub on the front and the words GOTT SCHTZE DICH (German for "God Bless You") on the reverse. With pretty scalloped border and matte background, it's beautifully crafted in 18 karat gold throughout. The cherub gazes up and right, arms resting on a cloud holding his chin in his palm. MEASUREMENTS 15. 2 x 12. 5mm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 0. 8g MARKS Tests as 18k gold